Hi, everyone! MAC is back with one of the most exciting releases of the year, the MAC x Charlotte Olympia Spring 2016 Collection, and this is one of the bigger MAC collections, too, with an emphasis on lips and accessories.
For those not familiar with the designer, Olympia is a luxury shoe and accessories designer obsessed with the bygone era of old Hollywood glamour and unafraid of a little humour.
The MAC x Charlotte Olympia collection has strong retro-glam vibes packaged in adorable printed boxes. They’re a collector’s dream come true.
There are no fewer than three different types of lip products (lipsticks, lip pigments, and pro lip liners), and all of them are in various shades of red.
You know how every now and then you’ll bump into a friend looking for their “perfect red lipstick”? Well, you should direct their attention to THIS collection, because each red is GORGEOUS, but just a little different.
My favorites from the lip selection are:
- “Retro Rouge” Matte Lipstick ($18) A gorgeous and vampy red that leaves a burgundy stain
- “Red” LipMix Pigment ($16) In-your-face rich red! So much fun!
- “He Said, She Said” Pro Longwear Lip Pencil ($21) A brick red that stays on all day
Next up are the eyes!
The eye statement is natural with flesh-toned shadows and dark brown liner and mascara. As a person who devotedly buys the “blackest black” of everything…I will admit that the dark brown looks chic and glam against the red lips.
There are two Cream Colour Bases ($23 each) –one matte and one shimmer — and a pigment in “Overdressed” ($23).
The cream colour base is very interesting, and I loved using “Sepia” as a contour shade, not only on my eyes, but also on my nose and cheeks. They don’t dry down like a paint pot (which dry quickly and don’t budge), so you have a lot of time to blend and play.
I compared my MAC Paint Pot in “Indianwood” with “Golden Age,” thinking they were dupes, but that was not the case.
Here’s a list of everything:
- Matte Lipsticks ($18) Starlett Scarlet, Leading Lady Red, and Retro Rouge
- LipMix Pigments ($16) Red, Crimson
- Pro Lip Pencils ($21) He Said, She Said, Kiss Me Quick
- Pigment ($23) Overdressed
- Cream Colour Base ($23) Golden Age, Sepia
- Zoom Lash Mascara ($18) Lofty Brown
- Liquid Eye Liner ($22) Nearly Natural
- Studio Nail Lacquer ($13) Good Old Days, To Have or Not, Old Fashioned
- 249 Eye Shader Brush ($33)
- 204 Lash Brush ($16)
- Eyelash Curler ($23)
- Blot Film ($17)
- Mirror Compact ($13)
- Makeup Bag ($35)
Hope you enjoyed this overview of the new MAC x Charlotte Olympia collection! It’s available online now and coming soon to stores March 24th (USA).
What do you think? Does anything here get your glam going? Let me know if you have any questions or if you plan to get anything from the release.
See you in the next!
Anna
maria says
March 19th, 2016 at 2:04 amin the photo which lipstick are you wearing because i love it????
Anna Oh says
March 19th, 2016 at 8:50 pmHey Maria! I’m wearing Retro Rouge! My bad for not including it. It’s fixed now.
Maria says
March 20th, 2016 at 1:21 amdo you have picturee with the other two? i’m trying to deside which one i want but can’t seem to find a good picture.
sarah says
March 19th, 2016 at 6:39 amI have my eye on Overdressed pigment. The packaging is calling my name, thank you for the lovely photographs Anna. This is such a gawgeous release!
Anna Oh says
March 19th, 2016 at 8:51 pmThank you Sarah and you are totally welcome 🙂
Maria says
March 19th, 2016 at 6:59 amwhich lipstick are you wearing in the photo?
Jessica Revitte says
March 19th, 2016 at 8:07 amI love your photographs and illustrations for this post Anna! You did such a good job capturing the “feel” of Charlotte Olympia products. I’m trying to resist but the cream color bases are so lovely!
Jessica
Anna Oh says
March 19th, 2016 at 8:52 pmMuch appreciated, Jessica. Although they are really neutral I am really attracted to the cream bases too.
LindaLibraLoca says
March 19th, 2016 at 9:19 amGlam, red lipsticks and pretty packaging? Oh my, I cant go far a counter I guess, because I really, really don’t need any more of that kind of makeup. But obviously I want it all the same, because it is a) MAC and b) Limited Edition.
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Stella says
March 19th, 2016 at 9:20 amYOU LOOK SO BEAUTIFUL IN THAT RED COLOR!!! love love love the illustrations!
Anna Oh says
March 19th, 2016 at 8:52 pmTHANK YOU STELLA <3
Maisha Haque says
March 19th, 2016 at 9:48 amLove the illustrations for this post. I think I may have to head to Mac and get the Retro Rouge 😛 Cuz you know, you can never have too many reds. How do these mattes wear compared to Mac’s other mattes, is it ruby woo level matte?
Anna Oh says
March 19th, 2016 at 9:04 pmThanks Maisha!!!! Yep it’s actually really similar to Ruby Woo matte
Joyce says
March 19th, 2016 at 10:50 amThe white box packaging is cute, so I may just get the blotting sheets. It would have been awesome if they made it using plastic instead of cardboard so I can keep refilling the case!
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Anna Oh says
March 19th, 2016 at 9:05 pmI was thinking this too Joyce! I also wish they used the print on a bottle of mascara or powder or something. It’s just too cute.
Rachel says
March 19th, 2016 at 11:42 amLove the packaging in this collection! Might have to get one of the red lipsticks, just have to decide which one!
Katie says
March 19th, 2016 at 1:39 pmEchoing everyone on your beautiful illustrations (I love your aesthetic) and rocking that red lip! Also, which face products are you using? Your skin looks great, Anna.
Anna Oh says
March 19th, 2016 at 9:25 pmWow, thank you Katie! I used the Becca Aqua Luminous Foundation with plenty of Sephora Genius Gel concealer 🙂
Karen says
March 19th, 2016 at 1:48 pmHi Anna,
Everything about this post ROCKS. Love the makeup, love the illustrations, love it all!
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Anna Oh says
March 19th, 2016 at 9:26 pmThank you Karen! -ugly cries-
Indya says
March 19th, 2016 at 3:34 pmGreat post, Anna. I love the lipsticks and surprisingly the makeup brushes!
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Adia says
March 19th, 2016 at 9:26 pmThe packaging is so gorgeous! I may have to pick up the cream color bases.
Isabelle says
March 20th, 2016 at 12:35 amI adore the little blotting paper box! It’s so cute.
Retro Rouge looks beautiful on you.
Anna Oh says
March 23rd, 2016 at 9:52 amThank you Isabelle 🙂 It’s my fave of the bunch.
Chris25 says
March 20th, 2016 at 4:22 amTechnically, I don’t think I need any new red lipsticks…however…lol
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zVintageFashionizta says
March 20th, 2016 at 4:32 pmThat lipstick looks absolutely lovely on you!
Lauren says
March 21st, 2016 at 12:37 amOmg…that lipstick is GORGEOUS on you!!! You have to go buy all of them for yourself!
Anna Oh says
March 23rd, 2016 at 9:52 amThank you Lauren!!!
Erin says
March 21st, 2016 at 12:07 pmI loved the packaging of this collection!
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Iris says
March 21st, 2016 at 7:33 pmThe lipstick you’re wearing is amazing. Retro Rouge is the one I want to get the most. I’m waiting for it to be released in stores, as I like buying in person.
Anna Oh says
March 23rd, 2016 at 9:53 amThat’s the one I’m wearing and I LOVE it. It’s an amazing deep red. Let me know how you like it!
Ankita Srivastava says
March 22nd, 2016 at 1:07 pmWhat a classic and beautiful collection!
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